PPE information to help keep you safe in the fight against COVID-19

Yes, 3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film will help protect intact skin from moisture and friction and, when used properly, would not be expected to interfere with the fit of 3M filtering facepiece respirators (FFR).

•  The 1 ml wipe or 1 ml wand applicator should be used.
•  The product should be applied to clean, dry skin over any area where the FFR is likely to cause friction and/or where moisture may collect, e.g. the bridge of the nose, cheeks, tops of ears, or forehead. 
• It can be used on the face, but should not be used in the eye, or on the eyelid. 
• The product should be allowed to dry completely (at least 90 seconds) before the FFR is donned (put on). This allows fluid to dry on the skin and vapors to dissipate.
  - Upon application, an odor may be noted as the solvent ingredient evaporates. The odor will disappear as the product dries.
• Always read and follow all respirator user instructions, including conducting a use seal check every time the respirator is donned (put on).
• We recommend starting with a once daily application. If the user experiences buildup of the product, decrease the frequency of application, e.g. 3 times/week.
• Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film does not require removal but can be removed with a medical grade adhesive remover.
• Every time an FFR is donned, the wearer must conduct a user seal check.  If a successful user seal check cannot be conducted, the wearer should not use the product with the respirator.

*Please refer to the product inserts (Instructions for use) for 3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film and/or 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant for complete Indications and Instructions for Use, Contraindications, Precautions, and Warnings.

3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant*,** can be used to help protect damaged skin, e.g. abrasions from friction or other superficial skin damage

• The 0.7 ml applicator is recommended.
• It can be used on the face, but should not be applied in or near the eye
• The product should be applied in a thin layer
• The product should be allowed to dry completely (at least 90 seconds) before the FFR is donned (put on). This allows fluid to dry on the skin and vapors to dissipate.
  - Upon application, an odor may be noted as the solvent ingredient evaporates. The odor will disappear as the product dries.
• Always read and follow all respirator user instructions, including conducting a use seal check every time the respirator is donned (put on).
• We recommend starting with a 2-3 times per week application. If the user notes buildup of the product, decrease the frequency of application, e.g. 1-2 times/week.
• Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant does not require removal but can be removed with a medical adhesive remover containing hexamethyldisiloxane or a silicone.
• Every time an FFR is donned, the wearer must conduct a user seal check.  If a successful user seal check cannot be conducted, the wearer should not use the product with the respirator.

*Please refer to the product inserts (Instructions for use) for 3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film and/or 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant for complete Indications and Instructions for Use, Contraindications, Precautions, and Warnings.

** Federal Law (U.S.A.) restricts the device to sale by or on the order of a health care professional

3M does not recommend use of dressings such as polyurethane foams and hydrocolloids. These types of dressings can raise the respirator off the cheeks and nose and may interfere with the intended seal and exposure reduction associated with the respirator.

•  If use of a dressing or bandage is desired, select the thinnest dressing available (e.g. 3M™ Tegaderm™ Transparent Film Dressing) AND perform fit testing, as well as a user seal check every time the respirator is donned (put on).
  - The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires, “The fit test shall be performed while the test subject is wearing any applicable safety equipment that may be worn during actual respirator use which could interfere with respirator fit” (29 CFR § 1910.134 Appendix A). ISO 16975-3:2017 Part 3 also includes this requirement.
  - Outside the United States, the health care facility should be familiar with applicable local standards.
• For those respirators with adjustable headbands, it is important to not over-tighten 3M filtering facepiece respirators (FFR) such as N95 respirators as this can interfere with the seal against the skin and increase the risk of pressure-related skin damage

Note:  Dressings or film barriers can be used to help prevent or cover areas of skin damage under equipment, such as face shields, where fit and seal is not critical to the function of the protective equipment.